Connecticut College

Annual Fund Volunteer Workshop

The Campaign

Launched October 2008 and ends June 2013

Campaign Allocation

$200 million goal $196 million raised

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Why make a gift to

Connecticut College?

Key Statistics

Making Up the Difference

Tuition Coverage Amongst our Peer Schools

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Tuition and Fees Coverage

Different Areas of Giving

• Areas of Greatest Need

• Faculty Support

• Campus Renewal

• Library

• Sustainability Efforts

• Financial Aid

• Residential Education

• Science Education

• Internationalization

Areas of Giving: Financial Aid

• 50% of enrolled Connecticut College students

receive aid

• Total of financial awards given in 2011-2012:

over $31.1 million

• Majority of the budget is in the form of grants,

which do not have to be paid back

Talking Points: What’s New on Campus

& in the Community

President Higdon

announced he plans to

retire from the presidency

at the end of 2013.

Talking Points: What’s New on Campus

& in the Community

Talking Points: What’s New on Campus

& in the Community

Talking Points: What’s New on Campus

& in the Community

Talking Points: What’s New on Campus

& in the Community

Talking Points: What’s New on Campus

& in the Community

CC to share $4.7 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation with Middlebury College and Williams College to increase efforts to diversify

faculty.

College is recognized as a top Fulbright producer by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Newsweek rated our College #10 in the country for most beautiful schools.

Why Make the Gift or Pledge Early?

• Fiscal year runs from July 1st-June 30th

• Saves the College money and resources

Being a Volunteer

Volunteers Play a Critical Role

Volunteering is Easy and We are Here to Help

Class Google Docs

How to Make a Gift

• Online: http://giving.conncoll.edu

• Mail: Connecticut College Annual Fund

Becker House

270 Mohegan Ave.

New London, CT 06320

• Over the Phone: 800-888-7549 ex. 2413

Q & A